In his book, The Pattern of Authority, Bernard Ramm says, "Having rejected the authority of the Roman Church and its efforts to underwrite the authority of the Bible, Calvin might then have turned to human reason to demonstrate the authority of the Bible. But there were two matters causing hesitancy in this procedure: (1) the human reason had come under certain darkening effects from sin; and (2) being fully persuaded by human reason the believer would still have but human faith. There must be a divine certainty about divine matters." (p.28-29) Ramm says Calvin found his answer in the "internal…

Hypocrisy Hypocrisy and the practice of it. Nobody likes it. You don’t like it. I don’t like it. Jesus didn’t like it (Matt. 6:1-24, 23:11-33). Even those who practice it must not really like it, as they so often seem … Read More →

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Thank You Lord for Older Christians Forgive me, for sometimes I do not think about how hard it is for you to come to worship. I take for granted things like putting on clothes and driving to the church building. … Read More →

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Bible Contradictions Question A co-worker tells me he doesn’t believe in the Bible because there are so many contradictions in it.  What should I tell him? (The following directly comes from the Apologetics Press two-volume book by Eric Lyons, The … Read More →

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Men of Valor There is a description of several groups within the genealogies of Israel which deserve our focused consideration. Several are recognized for posterity as being “mighty men of valor.” While many men will live such lives as to … Read More →

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            Oh, to be young again!  I recently observed the enthusiasm of youth a few weeks ago when Steve Forbes spoke at the Florida College leadership dinner.  Though his advice on overcoming trials and tribulations was helpful to all, one of the most impressive things about the evening was the special group of young Christian students at Florida College.  These kids looked so youthful with their bright smiles and joyous laughter.  There was a lot of hugging and hand shaking as they greeted one another or said goodbye.  Their energy level was almost…

Go the Extra Mile Near the entrance of Gethsemane, He left eight of the apostles and then took Peter, James and John closer to the place where He was to pray. He left this “inner circle” and “…went a little … Read More →

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